Though technically classified as a duplex, this three-bedroom, three-story home isn’t a classic duplex. It shares only one wall with its neighboring unit, according to Chester Wilson, co-principal of Greater Austin Builders. The home, which was built in 2015 and pays homage to the modern farmhouse style, also has 560 square feet of private outdoor space, including a 250-square-foot balcony on the second floor. Homeowners will enjoy the vaulted ceilings in the master bedroom and a third-floor space that can be used as a bedroom or office.

A homeowner can almost touch the sky from this house, which sits at the top of Jester Hill in Northwest Austin. Three levels of decks—off the master bedroom, the living room and the pool—offer stellar panoramic views of the Hill Country, and the lagoon pool is a secluded spot in which to relax. A wall of windows in the living room allows an abundance of natural light, and a spacious kitchen provides more than enough elbow room to prepare meals. This is Hill Country living with an Austin address.

The layout of this new spec home from green builders Blue Horse Building and Design is intended to bring the outdoors inside. Located in the eclectic Cuernavaca neighborhood, the home wraps around a large central deck that can be accessed through the main living area or master bedroom. The master bathroom is highlighted by a spacious walk-in double shower. The second floor features a game room, the other two bedrooms and a shared bathroom. Parents of school-age children will appreciate that the home is located in the top-rated Eanes Independent School District.

For homeowners interested in the lake lifestyle, this house overlooking Lake Travis could be for you. Built into a steep hillside, the home has a spectacular panoramic view, stretching from the Oasis to Mansfield Dam and beyond. Those views can be appreciated from a supersize deck that is accessed through the kitchen. If you want a closer look at the water, the home also comes with lake privileges. Recent upgrades include a remodeled kitchen and new acacia wood floors. An enormous flex space can be used as a game room or workout area.

One of four single-family urban farmhouses on the property—all drawn up by GHB3 Design—this home is a rare find: new construction in the historic and popular Travis Heights neighborhood. The split-level layout allows the home to accommodate the sloped topography of the lot. While the interior features a modern aesthetic with clean lines, the exterior is accented in board-and-batten and lap siding to better blend in with the traditional neighborhood. An open living-kitchen-dining space boasts tall, dramatic windows that fill the area in light, while a secluded master bedroom provides a quiet retreat.